Fun and easy to make cocktail recipes

Holiday party season is now in full swing. Here is a great martini to make with friends. Key Limes are most abundant in the summer and fall but the stores were loaded with them last week. So, here's how to make a great Key Lime Pie Martini.

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This recipe uses Lime Tree Cove : Gingerbread Cocktail Sugar    .

Key Lime Pie Martini Recipe

Ingredients needed:

• 2 oz. Vodka
• 1 oz. Triple Sec or Key Lime Liqueur
• 2 oz. Fresh Key Lime Juice
• Splash of Pineapple Juice
• Splash of cream
• 2 cups Ice
• Lime Tree Cove : Gingerbread Cocktail Sugar   

Directions:

1. Juice the Key Limes using your Lime Juicer
2. Add Vodka, triple sec or Key Lime Liqueur, Key lime Juice, Pineapple Juice and Cream to your martini shaker filled with ice.
3. Shake
4. Moisten glass rim with the lime wedge, and use your Barmaid Drink Rimmer to rim the glass with Lime Tree Cove : Gingerbread Cocktail Sugar   
5. Strain into margarita glass
6. Enjoy!

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The French Martini is the signature pink-tini of the Sex and the City crowd. This popular cocktail is somehow modern, chic, retro and fun all at once. The key to making this cocktail right is to use premium vodka and really shake with the cocktail shaker. Now, here's how to make a great French Martini

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This recipe uses: Lime Tree Cove Fresh Lemon Cocktail Sugar   .

French Martini Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients needed:

• 1.5oz Grey Goose Vodka
• 0.5oz Raspberry Liqueur
• 2oz Pineapple Juice
• Ice
• Lime Tree Cove Fresh Lemon Cocktail Sugar  

Directions:

1. Mix Vodka, Raspberry Liqueur, Pineapple Juice into a martini shaker filled with ice
2. Shake
3. Moisten glass rim with the fruit wedge, and use your Barmaid Drink Rimmer to rim the glass with Fresh Lemon Cocktail Sugar  
4. Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into the martini glass
5. Enjoy!

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Tim McCaffery is the chief mixologist at Lime Tree Cove. He is responsible for food and cocktail pairing and new cocktail spices.

Late February signals three things, the start of school vacations, the beginning of the end of winter, and a revamped cold and flu season as the temperature drops and rises above freezing. This next cocktail is guaranteed to make you feel better when you are run down. Whether you are hosting a party or attending one, the Lime Tree Cove Cocktail Blog has you covered for excellent cocktail recipes, tips, and cocktail host / hostess gifts. This winter martini is fun and easy to make.

This recipe uses:  Fresh Lemon Cocktail Sugar   .

Winter Rum-tini - Martini Recipe

Ingredients needed:

• 2 oz. Bacardi Light Rum (you may substitute Grey Goose Vodka)
• 2 to 3 oz. apple cider or juice, to taste
• 2 oz. pear nectar
• 1/2 oz. orange liqueur (triple sec)
• Dash of peach or orange bitters (optional)
• Lemon or lime wedge
• Lime Tree Cove Fresh Lemon Cocktail Sugar  

Directions:

1. Add all liquid ingredients to ainto a martini shaker filled with ice.
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2. Shake like you mean it for about 20 seconds.
3. Moisten glass rim with the fruit wedge, and use your Barmaid Drink Rimmer to rim the glass with Lime Tree CoveFresh Lemon Cocktail Sugar  
4. Strain into the cocktail glass or pour into the rocks glass.
5. Enjoy!

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Paul Artrip ‘The Rum Daddy’ is a rum and cane spirits judge, brand ambassador, mixologist and writer. You can reach him at his website The Rum Daddy.